Thething

> The DOL website creates a PDF immediately after you submit the LCA
> form on the website. There is no waiting for approval. Perhaps the
> employer did it wrong.

For those interested in the green card. I filed for my first E3 in July
2005, and a second concurrent E3 was filed and approved in August 2006.
I filed for a green card in June 2006 and it was approved this week.
The USCIS never challenged me as to dual intent status - so it is
definitely possible to use the E3 as the path to a green card. Good luck
to all of you.

Ck78

> I am doing fine.. yes i am a SE but i work with MS in Redmond, WA..
> hope you get a job soon.. best of luck
>
> Wakkas

Wakkas, might be heading over to your state soon, might have to catch up
for a beer or two

I've had the E3 for just under 1 year and well it's time to see if
the grass is indeed greener on the other side working for a new
employer. Can anyone who has successfully transferred the E3 visa
to a new employer tell me about their experiences and paperwork
involved please ??

I am guessing the following paperwork will be required:

- Job Offer
- CV / Resume
- Copy of Degree with US certifications
- Recent payslips maybe ?
- I-94, copy of existing E3, SSN etc;;

I want to make sure I have all the paperwork handy as I left some of the
initial stuff that was applied for the E3 back home. If need be, I can
at least get it Fedexed over quickly.

Thanks

Aaremms

> Wakkas, might be heading over to your state soon, might have to catch
> up for a beer or two
>
> I've had the E3 for just under 1 year and well it's time to see if
> the grass is indeed greener on the other side working for a new
> employer. Can anyone who has successfully transferred the E3 visa
> to a new employer tell me about their experiences and paperwork
> involved please ??
>
> I am guessing the following paperwork will be required:
>
> - Job Offer
> - CV / Resume
> - Copy of Degree with US certifications
> - Recent payslips maybe ?
> - I-94, copy of existing E3, SSN etc;;
>
> I want to make sure I have all the paperwork handy as I left some of
> the initial stuff that was applied for the E3 back home. If need be,
> I can at least get it Fedexed over quickly.
>
> Thanks

thanks for bringing that up coz i intend on changing my employers after
a year - please let us know how you go. also, do we really need to show
recent payslips for the E3?

i have never been for a visa interview - a silly question: since the
e3 is for professionals, does this mean that we have to dress formally
for the interview?? - does it have any bearing on the outcome?? - its
going to be summer soon in sydney and i would much rather go in a t-
shirt & jeans.

Anna-klara

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> Brett wrote:
>
> >> Hi
> >> I just checked the list of documents required with US consulate at
> >> toronto.The list is as follows
> >> 1. Approaved LCA
> >> 2 Job offer letter
> >> 3 Legal status in Canada
> >> 2. DS 156 and 157 FORMS
> >> 3. Application fee US $100
> >> 4. Original Educational certificates
> >> 5. Proof of ties with Australia which includes house, Family, Car,
> >> business etc
> >> 8 One passport size Photograph
> >> When asked specifically if u need recent payslips or job letter
> >> from
> >> previous employers, the answer was no.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> Ronnie
> >
> >
> > THanks for the detailed list! What sort of legal status do i require
> > in
> > Canada? If i'm in the US now can i fly to Toronto to process the E3,
> > or
> > do I have to fly to Sydney?
>
> My *guess* is that it would be better to fly to Australia. Two
> reasons:
> first, the E-3 is very new, and nobody, anywhere, has experience
> with it.
> Since it is primarily of interest for Australians, the consulates
> in
> Australia seem to be taking the lead, and will be most
> knowledgeable about
> it.
>
> Second, unlike the H-1B, the E-3 requires that you prove non-
> immigration
> intent. If you just come from the US and go to Canada for a short
> trip, it
> will be much harder to show, while in Australia, they may well just
> automatically believe you.
>
> Legal status in Canada means that you are currently legally in Canada.
> Presumably, as an Australian citizen, you wouldn't need a visa for a
> short
> trip, so just showing your passport with your Canadian admission stamp
> may
> be enough. For that matter, they may not even ask about it.
>
> > My Bachelors degree is from Melbourne University, is the original
> > degree
> > from there OK? The website says: "evidence that it is equivalent to
> > the
> > required U.S. degree". What has to be done in this regard?
>
> You need to get a credential evaluation. Search google for that term,
> and
> you should find a couple companies that offer this service. The H-1B
> requires the same thing.
>
> - --
> Please visit my FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com before asking a question
> here.
> It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson
> without
> any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal
> counsel
> rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
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hi there

My husband has an E3 visa allready and I am the dependant!!! He is not
happy with his current job and would like to find a new employer. Does
anyonw know what the process is? Do we need to go bak to Oz again to
apply? DO I need to give up my job? Do I need to apply for the work
authorisation card again etc?? Has anyone here gone through this process
allready?
thanks all
Anna-Klara

Ck78

> hi there
>
> My husband has an E3 visa allready and I am the dependant!!! He is not
> happy with his current job and would like to find a new employer. Does
> anyonw know what the process is? Do we need to go bak to Oz again to
> apply? DO I need to give up my job? Do I need to apply for the work
> authorisation card again etc?? Has anyone here gone through this
> process allready?
> thanks all
> Anna-Klara

Hi Anna,

Since he already has the E3 visa, its a matter of getting it transferred
to the new employer. From what my prospective employer is telling me,
it should not be a major hassle as getting the E3 visa would have meant
that due diligence was conducted in the first place.

You definitely do not need to go back to Australia to get an E3
transfer. I will be hearing from the prospective company's attorney
within the next week and I'll update as to what documentation and
process needs to be followed.

Cheers

Abboy

> For those interested in the green card. I filed for my first E3 in
> July 2005, and a second concurrent E3 was filed and approved in
> August 2006. I filed for a green card in June 2006 and it was approved
> this week. The USCIS never challenged me as to dual intent status -
> so it is definitely possible to use the E3 as the path to a green
> card. Good luck to all of you.

Good news, congratulations! If you dont mind me asking is your GC, a
company sponsored and are you an Australian born?

Thething

> Good news, congratulations! If you dont mind me asking is your GC, a
> company sponsored and are you an Australian born?

Yes and yes.

Aviezer

> Yes and yes.

Hi thething,
Did you acctually get the GC, or do you now have to go out of the U.S.
to a consulate? Or do you adjust your status from the U.S.?
Thanks

Anna-klara

> Hi Anna,
>
> Since he already has the E3 visa, its a matter of getting it
> transferred to the new employer. From what my prospective employer is
> telling me, it should not be a major hassle as getting the E3 visa
> would have meant that due diligence was conducted in the first place.
>
> You definitely do not need to go back to Australia to get an E3
> transfer. I will be hearing from the prospective company's attorney
> within the next week and I'll update as to what documentation and
> process needs to be followed.
>
> Cheers

Hey and thanks for response
I look forward to hear how it goes for you. All the best. Do you have a
dependant or are you on your own? It seems that I as a dep. have to
onvce again go through the Work authorazation card process which takes 3
months. IN the meantime Im not allowed to work.
Anyways, good luck to ya!
cheers
AK

Ck78

> Hey and thanks for response
> I look forward to hear how it goes for you. All the best. Do you have
> a dependant or are you on your own? It seems that I as a dep. have to
> onvce again go through the Work authorazation card process which takes
> 3 months. IN the meantime Im not allowed to work.
> Anyways, good luck to ya!
> cheers
> AK

Hi,

Okay heard from the attorney today asking for the following information:

- Passport copy
- SSN back and front copies
- 3 paystubs from previous company
- copy of back and front of I-94
- Resume and copy of transcripts with educational equivalency and degree
copy
- Signed copy of new contract

Apparently from what he said, there is no premium processing and so it
can take a few months to get it approved, might have to spend X-Mas over
here in the states then.

I'll get the paperwork sent off next week and then see what happens..

I do not have a dependent so at least there is less paperwork to
fill out